Building Opportunities for Women and Minorities in Cybersecurity with Connie Matthews

Building Opportunities for Women and Minorities in Cybersecurity with Connie Matthews

How do you create waves of change in an industry? Connie Matthews, Founder and CEO of ReynCon, speaks with Ron about the power of resilience, mentorship, and taking that first bold step in cybersecurity. In this powerful episode, Connie shares her path as a pioneering woman in cybersecurity. Discussing diversity, mentorship, and her nonprofit EmpoW-ER, Connie’s shared lessons and insights on resilience and community give listeners a blueprint for making a meaningful impact in their careers.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 – Introduction 04:27 – Mentorship impact: Building future leaders 10:14 – Embracing diversity and servant leadership 18:03 – Founding EmpoW-ER: Supporting women in cyber 24:13 – Navigating stereotypes and staying resilient 30:00 – Recognizing and celebrating young talent 36:45 – Building an inclusive cybersecurity community

Links:

Connect with our guest, Connie Matthews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniematthews/

Learn more about EmpoW-ER: https://www.empower-infosec.org/

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